Original Equipment

Hankook Tire is continuing its supply of original equipment tyres to the Volkswagen Tiguan with deliveries of the Ventus evo SUV for the third-generation model. The compact SUV is available with the Hankook tyre in five 18-to-20-inch sizes.

EcoContact 6 Q tyres have been factory-fitted on the BYD Seal since last year, and Continental is now delivering original equipment tyres for the BYD Seal U. The electric SUV is available with Continental PremiumContact C (the ‘C’ standing for ‘Comfort’) in size 235/50 R19 99V. Continental tells us that this supply arrangement applies in “numerous countries” where the Seal U is sold.

BMW Group has announced that the second generation of its BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé will arrive in March 2025, promising that the car will set “a new standard in the premium compact segment.” Order books are now open in the UK, with prices starting at £34,915 on the road. BMW has approved a range of tyres for UK deliveries, including run-flat and winter tyres.

Toyo Tires and Yokohama Rubber are original equipment suppliers for the Mazda CX-80. The crossover SUV will wear Yokohama Advan tyres in a number of countries, including Japan, Australia and New Zealand. Toyo has not yet reported specific details of its arrangement, such as where Mazda will sell vehicles fitted with Toyo tyres.

Hankook Tire & Technology is supplying its Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z as an original equipment tyre for the new BMW M5. The performance saloon is available with this ultra ultra-high-performance (UUHP) tyre in the front axle size HL 285/40 ZR20 (111Y) XL and rear axle fitment 295/35 ZR21 (110Y) XL. Drivers intending to head into snowy regions can also additionally purchase BMW M-approved winter tyres, with the Hankook iON i*cept now homologated for the M5.

The new Mercedes-AMG GT Coupé comes equipped with Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z tyres as original fitment. These bespoke ultra-ultra-high-performance (UUHP) tyres feature a modified tread pattern and compound to ensure the 585 hp (430 kW) car achieves "maximum grip even in extreme driving conditions." This marks the first partnership between Mercedes-AMG and Hankook, with the tyre maker's M01 (Mercedes-AMG Original) symbol proudly displayed on the tyre's sidewall.

Porsche has homologated the Nexen N’Fera Sport SUV as an original equipment tyre for the latest Cayenne. Approval for the third-generation model of this SUV continues a supply arrangement that commenced in 2016.

Toyota Motor Corporation has picked the Toyo Open Country A/T III as the original equipment tyre for its all-new Land Cruiser 250. This rugged vehicle will sport the Open Country A/T III tyres in size 265/70 R18 116H.

Audi's latest S3 model now comes with a new option for tyre enthusiasts: the Falken Azenis RS820, a super-ultra high-performance (SUHP) tyre. This is the first new vehicle model to roll off the factory line equipped with this freshly-launched tyre.